Consider what you learned about the writing process at work. Now, you will implement what you learned.

Below is a writer's initial brainstorm list for a report on stress in the workplace. Revise the brainstormed list, eliminating repetition and combining related items. Reply to the discussion here with your revised list, then explain how they were revised and what your thinking process is for the revisions.

Leads to absenteeism

High costs for compensation for stress$-$related illnesses

Proper nutrition

Numerous stress$-$reduction techniques

Good idea to conduct interviews to find out levels, causes, and extent of stress in the workplace

Low morale caused by stress

Higher insurance claims for employees$$ physical ailments

Myth to see stress leading to greater productivity

Various videos used to teach relaxation

Environmental factors $$ too hot? Too cold?

Teamwork intensifies stress

Counseling

Work overload

Setting priorities

Wellness campaign

Savings per employee add up to $$10,150$ per year

Skills to relax

Learning to get along with co$-$workers

Need for privacy

Interpersonal communication

Employee$$s need for clear policies on transfers, promotion

Stress management workshops very successful in California and Florida

Physical activity to relieve stress

Affects management